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Container port · Netherlands

Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Track any container moving through Rotterdam and see the port's real activity: carriers calling, scheduled connections. Four independent lenses on every shipment.

The fastest way to follow a container through Rotterdam is to enter your reference at trackingmcp.com/ports/nlrtm. TrackingMCP detects the carrier and format, then shows carrier milestones, live vessel position, the published schedule, and a forecast ETA on one screen; DCSA-normalised across 234+ ocean lines.

Any carrier calling Rotterdam: we detect the line and format automatically.

Vessel waiting time at Rotterdam

observed 3 July 2026
Vessel wait · 7d average
1.7 days
before berthing
Feed level
Severe
fused congestion feed

TrackingMCP's fused congestion feed (AIS analysis plus carrier port-status bulletins) last put the 7-day average vessel waiting time at Rotterdam around 1.7 days, observed 3 July 2026. When a tracked box heads for a congested port, its ETA carries an at-risk flag.

Carriers calling at Rotterdam

13 lines

Rotterdam appears in 8,843 scheduled port calls in TrackingMCP's sailing database (January 2025 to January 2027 schedule window), with 13 carriers we track calling the port. Track any of them by container, bill of lading, or booking number.

Ports connected with Rotterdam

by scheduled sailings

Port of Rotterdam: facts & infrastructure

public registries
  • Annual throughput13,470,000 TEU
  • Maximum draft24 m
  • Terminal operatorsEurope Container Terminals (ECT), APM Terminals, Rotterdam World Gateway
  • Port authorityPort of Rotterdam Authority
  • CPPI rank#91 (World Bank / S&P Global CPPI 2023)
  • Connectivity (PLSCI)950.8 (UNCTAD, 2026Q2)
Terminals
Maasvlakte IIEuromax TerminalDelta TerminalAPM Terminals RotterdamRotterdam World Gateway

Port reference facts last reviewed 10 July 2026.

Demurrage & detention free time in Netherlands

free-time clock
Every import container discharged at Rotterdam starts a free-time clock: the calendar days before demurrage (box still in the terminal) or detention (box kept out too long) charges begin. Free days are set by each carrier's tariff for Netherlands. Look up the published figures on the Netherlands free-time reference →, and TrackingMCP alerts you before the clock runs out.

Port of Rotterdam FAQ

7 questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for the Port of Rotterdam?

NLRTM. The five-character UN/LOCODE (NL for Netherlands, plus RTM) identifies Rotterdam in carrier schedules, booking confirmations, and tracking feeds worldwide.

How do I track a container through Rotterdam?

Enter your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference in the search box above. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and format, then returns live carrier events, the vessel's AIS position, and a forecast ETA. Your first shipment is free, no account needed to start.

Which shipping lines call at Rotterdam?

COSCO, CMA CGM, Yang Ming lead the 13 carriers with scheduled sailings calling Rotterdam in TrackingMCP's sailing database. Each line links to its own tracking page below.

Is the Port of Rotterdam congested right now?

A fused port-status feed last measured the 7-day average vessel waiting time at about 1.7 days (3 July 2026). Signals refresh continuously inside the tracker; this page shows the snapshot from its last build.

Which ports connect with Rotterdam?

Shanghai, Ningbo, Busan, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Qingdao see the most scheduled sailings to and from Rotterdam in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

How big is the Port of Rotterdam?

Rotterdam handles around 13,470,000 TEU a year and takes vessels drawing up to 24 m, according to the port's published statistics and public registries.

How much demurrage and detention free time applies at Rotterdam?

Free time is set by each carrier's tariff for Netherlands, not by the port. The TrackingMCP free-time reference lists published demurrage and detention free days for Netherlands by carrier, and the tracker watches the free-time clock on every shipment.

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